The Statue of Liberty as Idea, Symbol, and Historical Presence
The statue is known as a grandeur symbol and has transformed into one of the most venerated monuments in history
21 years elapsed between the genesis of the idea for the statue and its completion in the New York Harbor
Even as the statue was being loaded onto a ship, the fund raising campaign to build the pedestal stalled.
Statue of Liberty prevailed against all odds on its official opening day
On the opening day, women suffragists came to demand equal treatment for women
During the ceremony, the President's remarks was a high point
Edith Hartman, and immigrant from Europe, also recalled her first view of Liberty
A collection of essays took shape in the Smithsonian Institution
Preparing the book led people to find another emanation of Liberty from halfway around the world.
Visitors in Tienanmen Square witnessed an unusual sight, The Goddess of Democracy
The statue symbolized the yearning for freedom and democracy placed alongside China's dictator inspired utmost fear.
The Beijing statue was created by students who had organized pro-democracy demonstration against the Chinese government.
The statue was designed to be a universal symbol for the spread of freedom and self government
The statue is celebrated as the world's most celebrated symbol of American freedom and democracy
Laboulaye wanted to give America a gift to bolster the relationship between the two countries.
That evening discussion led to the decision to build a statue honoring America that would be situated in New York
The statue of Liberty originated as a gift to symbolized the friendship of France and the US.
Nadira's Question(s):
Was the Goddess of Democracy only in China for 5 days?
Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States
Bartholdi told Mr. Morton that the statue was now complete and the labor for taking it down to shipment to America would require at least 3 months.
Concerns were set place for when the statue will finally be set upon the pedestal on Bedloe's Island.
The Washington Cabinet had a variance with a contract with the treatment of reciprocity agreed in between the two governments in 1879 upon the establishment of the direct line constructed by the French Company Paris-New York
The American Cable wanted to change its rates, they wanted the rates between France and America to be the same as any other European country and America.
Another conflict arose because of passports and certificate of Naturalization.
A claim between France and America arose another conflict.
The Invitation to The Inauguration
It states the Statues Inauguration, and inviting people to Bedloe's Island in the New York Harbor.
Publishers Weekly
The committee in charge of the construction of the base and pedestal call attention that they have prepared miniature statuette to sell to people to raise money for the pedestal.
The committee also prepared a furnished model 12 inches tall, at $5 each delivered.
Roosevelts Address at the Statue of Liberty
Roosevelt talks about the true meaning behind Liberty and what he'd hope it would become.
The Freedom of the City
Bartholdi was welcomed into New York, and spoke some speeches about how happy he was and was thankful for all the nice things everyone said.
Sites for the Liberty
Are saying that "Liberty Enlightening The World" should be erected at the Battery.
It is a better place for sightseers to congregate than the little island.
If it was moved to Battery it would take less money and the pedestal could look much better because their would be enough money to pursue the artistic creation more.
Massive Base for the Statue
The massive base for the statue has been completed.
It consists of a step pyramid, the steps 3ft. high, with a base 91ft.sq. a top surface of 67ft.sq. and height of 52ft. and 10in.
It is expected by July the first course of the granite will be laid and the work will be rapidly pushed as long as the money holds.
There is a sufficient sum and by Oct. 1st it is expected that the pedestal will be finished.
The pedestal will be 117 ft. high
People came to see the pedestal and Gen. Stone said "We have enough money to make a good commencement on the pedestal."
Mr. Spaulding, treasurer of the committee, when asked how much money was in the treasury said "We need $100,000 more than we have to finish the pedestal. The foundation mass cost about $80,000."
After Mr. Chance looked at the view from the unfinished pedestal said "not alone this view, but this great foundation, they would contribute to our fund. I have been through Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, and in every principal city have organized committees to carry on the work of swelling the fund. A few contributions have come in--not very large ones. But everywhere I was assured that we should have help."
The Statue of Liberty The Report of the Major Heap
Major Heap declares that the statue is structurally weak, defenseless against Time's erosive tooth, and liable to become a burden and sorrow to the lighthouse board.
Miniature Statuettes of Liberty
The committee in charge of the pedestal and erecting the statue had to raise more funds for its completion, in order to do that the have prepared models furnished by the artist that are in perfect simile, which they are delivering to subscribers throughout the United States.
It is estimated that $40,000 is yet needed to pay for the iron fastenings and the erection of the statue.
It is believed that the miniature statuettes will produce the desired amount.
The smallest statuette is 6 inches in height and is sold at $1 delivered. A larger size is sold at $5 and is 12 inches.
The Statue of Liberty was a very tall statue, standing over 300 ft. tall.
The statue was not known before coming to America.
The statue was grandeur as a symbol and monument.
There was a lot of money used to make the statue.
There was a hardship in transporting the statue overseas.
Statue prevailed against all odds by surviving a storm overseas and reaching New York Harbor.
Many people gathered around for the opening ceremony for the statue.
Women demanded to be part of the unveiling of the statue.
High point was the Presidents remark
A lot of people thought that the statue symbolized liberty because of the hardships they faced in their own country
My notes
In five days,The Goddess of Democracy was erected in the center of Bejing
This figure was a never before seen statue and awed the people of Beijing.
Beijing statue was created by students in pro-democracy organization and was almost a replica of the Statue of Liberty on purpose.
Bartholdi thought that the statue should be built in "the New World" to arouse the love for liberty and free government in the "old World".
The educated Edouard-Rene Lefebvrede Laboulaye hosted a dinner party with people who shared to same opinion and were vocal opponents of their current dictator's harsh government.
My question(s)
Why was Bartholdi convinced that the statue should be built in the US because it would serve to arouse the love for liberty and free government in the "old world"?
Why was the statue given to New York?
Postponing Bartholdi's Statue Until There is Liberty for Colored as Well
The Chicago newspaper is furious and thinks the SOL should be shoved in the ocean if there is not a decent living for colored men and there families.
They think the idea of liberty is "ridiculous in the extreme" because there is no way that the country could be entitled under liberty when infact a majority of the population is unliberated and harsh to the people of color.
The Manufacturer and Builder
The New York, World, helped collect some of the money for the pedestal.
A number of men went and devised a plan for a subscription which became a great success.
They would charge a dollar and give out a mini sculptur of bartholdi's SOL. This helped raise money too.
The gift was valued a lot and this got people to give a dollar for this.
The Statue of Liberty was created by a French sculptor named Frederic Bartholdi
The statue was unveiled on October 28, 1886
It took 21 years to finally get the statue to New York Harbor and set it up
11 of the 21 years were used for deign and construction
French citizens contributed around 400,000 francs for the statue's cause
For nearly a year the pieces of the statue sat in 210 wooden crates in Bedloe's Island
The statue of Liberty is the worlds most celebrated symbol of American freedom and democracy
The statue was concieved in the summer of 1865 by a group of Frenchmen at a dinner party near Versailles outside of Paris
Mohammed's question(s)
Why was the Statue of Liberty given to New York from France?
Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor.
Problems in Errecting the Statue: Boston:
Boston tried to make a bid for the statue in response to the slowness of the pedestal campaign
A jealous New York newspaper says that the statue would first be smashed into pieces before residing in Boston
Philidelphia also tried to take the statue from NY in 1886 but failed
NY also claimed that if they were to lose the Statue it would be given to a more worthier and modest place
Construction:
The Statue of Liberty was transported to the United States aboard the French frigate Isere and arrived in New York harbor on June 17 1885
There were 214 casses of varying sizes carying the statues body parts were unloaded at Bedloe's Island to await unpacking when the statues pedastal was complete (April 1886)
Some body parts required repair upon arriving to the Harbor
By early October 1886 only the statue's head was missing but it was soon attached
After the statue was completed landscape gardener Frederick Law Olmstead supervised a clean-up of Bedloe's Island in time for the statue's inauguration and dedication on October 28 1886
Inauguration:
The statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was officially inaugurated in New York City on 28 October 1886, which had been declared a public holiday for the occasion
The inauguration was divided into two events: a grand parade in the morning in Manhattan; a flotilla celebration in the harbor, followed by the dedication ceremony and unveiling on Bedloe's Island early in the afternoon; and finally, a fireworks display in the evening
The Manhattan parade drew a crowd of about 1 million people It began at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-seventh Street. Grand marshal Charles P. Stone and the marchers and floats reached President Grover Cleveland's Madison Square reviewing stand by 11:30 in the morning. There, the president declared Bartholdi the 'greatest man in America today' to which the sculptor graciously responded, 'Through your courtesy, sir'
A parade of twenty thousand marchers went by, proceeding from Fifth Avenue to Broadway, and down to the Battery.
The parade ended with the moving spectacle of President George Washington's carriage passing by, drawn by eight dappled gray horses and escorted by the Continental Guards
By 1:00 p.m., the dignitaries and other sightseers were boarding vessels to see the parade of ships. President Cleveland reviewed this event from the poop deck of the Despatch. There were three hundred ships and boats of all descriptions--steamers, yachts, tugboats, and sailing ships--dominated by Rear Admiral Luce's seven men-of-war, which included the Tennessee, the Saratoga, the Portsmouth, and the Jamestown. The naval flagship was the Gedney. Admiral Luce, commander of the North Atlantic Squadron, was disappointed that the French fleet was unable to join them.
The World The Unfinished Pedestal:
Money was comming in from all different directions but NY was still strugglng to complete the pedestal
The statue was ready to be shipped off to NY but the pedestal had stalled the process
different states offered to pay for the completion of the statue if it would reside in there state
The statue was made to secure the first century of American Independence
Other states were jealous that the statue wasa going to make New York its home eventhough New York didnt even have enough money to get the statue up
The comittie rised a little over $180,000 and spent all of it but $2,000
The Manufacter and Builder:
French Goverment had nothing to do with the statue's project
The project was started by French people
The French people gave Americans the statue to celebrate triumoh and freedom in there respective countries
The project was momenteraly suspended when Americans didnt aid the process
The exterior of the statue (the brass) was built in France and the interior (iron) was made in New York
The Statue of Liberty:
The statue stands in all 160 feet high
Its right hand will be holding up a torch
A wide staircase insdie the statue goes up to the torch
The statue will also serve as a lighthouse beacon
The statue's left hand holds a set of tablets where the Declaration of Independence is supposedly inscribed
The total light upon the torch will be about 200 feet above tide-water
After reaching America the arm and torch of the statue was sent back to France because Americans were not sure how to attach it and keep it together with the statue
A Gift Statue:
America wanted the French to pay for the whole statue
Americans thought the French should pay rent for putting the statue up in American land
Caution:
People were forbidden to buy any immitation statues not issued by the American Comittee
People who bought immitations that did not belong to the American Comittee were to be persecuted by law
The Statue of LIberty beginning the work:
General Charles P. Stone was the head engineer in the pedestal project
To complete the pedestal it took around one year
General Stone as an engineer thought it wasn't a good idea to put up such a massive statue for such a long time in a harbor surrrounded by water
General Stone was urging Americans to contribute money to the cause
To Drum up Contributions:
It took a lot of effort to raise enough money for the project
The American Comittee had made theathers in the city halt there regular shows until the funds werent complete
The Comitte and different orginizations put together a march around the city to funds in boxes that sons of veterans carried in the march and met at a hotel at the end of the day to count there collectings
Marches went around Broadway, the battery and many more places
OUR ESSAY
Popular opinion supports the idea of the Statue of Liberty representing freedom. However, at the time of the erection of the statue, some people didn't view the statue that same way. Certain groups believed that the statue shouldn't be on the New York harbor. Still, the statue ended up on Bedloe Island in the face of the opposition. This was one of the many problems that the erection of the statue created. The challenges of erecting the Statue of Liberty demonstrates that the various groups of citizens were not supportive of the statue because liberty was not distributed equally among them.
In order for the Statue of Liberty to stand in New York Harbor New York was required to furnish a pedestal for the colossal statue. Very few money was raised and only few people contributed money to the cause. New York's Treasury was exhausted trying to raise money for the statue but just couldn't make the cut. Some people thought that France should pay for the whole statue. A New York Times article named A Gift Statue published in December 26, 1883 stated " Who pays for a gift ?! France should pay for the whole statue including the pedestal and in fact the French should pay ten thousand dollars yearly rent for sticking the statue in our harbor! If they agree to these terms and conditions we'll agree not to break up the statue and sell it for old bronze and what not. This is at once very handsome and business like on our part". France refused to pay for the whole statue which rendered New York having to raise money.
Since France refused to pay for the whole statue New York was compelled to raise money on its own. A method they used to aid there cause was to make mini models of the statue of liberty ranging in prices of one, five, and ten dollars depending on quality. Th e heights of the mini statues vary from six to twelve inches. These statues were expected to raise forty thousand dollars to finish the pedestal. Upon the mini statue's creation citizens were cautioned not to buy mini statues that were not issued by the American Committee because some people tried to pass on imitations as the real thing and sell them. People who did this were persecuted to the full extent of law. This was a good effort but still was not able to raise sufficient funds alone. This shows that some groups of citizens were supportive of the statue and did make efforts.
Born on April 10,1847 in Mako, Hungary, Joseph Paulitzer was a famous Hungarian-American publisher. His well known New York'sWorld and this continued to rise as the funding campaign came and Paulitzer had a few things to say. He wanted to help this campaign and really take it up. It seemed like the pedestal was never going to be done and Pulitzer tried to rush things out of its slow state. The World raised public subscriptions for the building of the pedestal. He popularized the campaign to fund the construction of the pedestal.
In his newspaper, The World, he said"A strong appeal was made to Congress for the gift of $100,000 with which to complete the work, but at the last moment Mr. Handall, of Pennsylvania, and Gov. Long of Massachusetts, a committee of conference appointed by the House to consider, with a like committee from the Senate, the Deficiency bill, in which this appropriation, as well as that of $300,000 to the New Orleans Exposition, had been incorporated, struck out the Bartholdi statue item and thus killed the appropriation as well as the substantial hopes of the committee in charge of the fund. " His tone in the newspaper brings out his opinions. Pulitzer was became later known for his liberal views. Despite his effort and triumph for the cause of the funding, he was not among the interests of people and thus was not so successful.
One way money was raised to accommodate the pedestal campaign was through a parade. In this parade the sons of veterans along with the committee would march up and down New York City while playing national airs collecting money. The cities treasury was hoping that enough money would be raised to finally start the construction of the pedestal. They started the march at The Produce Exchange. From there it went to The Cotton Exchange followed by The Stock Exchange. They will then march up Broadway giving there final concert at Worth Monument. The Sons of Liberty than collected contribution in boxes. At eight o'clock the various organizations met and counted the money. This parade shows that it was hard to raise money but ultimately the citizens of our state banned together and got the job done.
The fact that New York City had a though time raising money for the statue's pedestal really made some other states mad. In there view New York was given a wonderful opportunity and they were not even able to follow up on it. Boston mad a bid on the Statue of Liberty since it was taking New York so long to raise money for the pedestal. A jealous New York Times Editorial published on October 3, 1882 stated 'She proposes to take our neglected statue of Liberty and warm it over for her own use and glory. Boston has probably again overestimated her powers. This statue is dear to us, though we have never looked upon it, and no third rate town is going to step in and take it from us. Philadelphia tried to do that in 1876, and failed. Let Boston be warned . . . that she can't have our Liberty . . . that great light-house statue will be smashed into . . . fragments before it shall be stuck up in Boston Harbor. If we are to lose the statue it shall go to some worthier and more modest place--Painted Post, for instance, or Glover, Vt." According to this, Boston along with other states were angry that New York was getting such a honor and were still complaining and whining over money. Boston offered to pay for the whole statue if it would go to there harbor but they were turned down. This is proof that not everyone wanted The Statue of Liberty up in New York Harbor and that caused conflict.
The Inauguration.
On October 28, 1886, in New York city, all invited people to the inauguration woke up with a fresh thought in their heads. It was the day of the inauguration , a day declared a holiday and one of the key parts to it was the presidents remarks. The president was very proud and uplifted by the statue, which Bartholdi called Liberty Enlightening the world. President Grover Cleveland announced to the guests " We will not forget that liberty has made here her home... Reflected thence and joined with answering rays, a stream of light shell pierce the darkness of ignorance and man's oppression until Liberty enlightens the world." But as the president was making his remarks not all the people were as excited and joyfull as some others, specifically women.
Many ships sailed that day, including a small boat filled with unimaginably angry women known as the suffragists. They orbited around the statue throwing out harsh words through a megaphone at the people of the ceremony. The fact that two of about six hundred guests invited were women completed their anger and rebellious actions. These people have gathered around a figure of a woman that is said to represent liberty when the women themselves were treated unequally. They couldn't believe that all there trouble for their funding was to get this motivating woman figure up on a pedestal. Why doesn't this motivate them to finally give the females the respect they deserve?
The women suffragettes were not the only people who thought the meaning of the statue of Liberty. The African Americans also made somewhat of a scene, but in a different way. It was through the Cleveland Gazette that the African Americans got a little argument out. They argued about the statue symbolizing liberty and freedom.It couldn't symbolize anything close to this because the truth was that America was no even close to liberty. With the African Americans enslaved and treated not as a human but as property, some people thought that this statue belong in the ocean instead of above land. Like it says in the article " It can not or rather does not protect the citizens within its... border. Shove the Bartholdi statue, torch and all, into the ocean until the 'liberty' of this country is such as to make it possible for an inoffensive and industrious colored man in the south to earn a respectable living for himself and his family, without being ku-kluxed, perhaps murdered, his daughters and wife outraged, and his property destroyed. The idea of 'liberty' of this country, 'Enlightening the Word' or even Patagonia, is ridiculous in the extreme". As you can see, these words were really powerful and brought out a vibe even when you just read it. This is the second proof that not all the Americans wanted this statue entitled "Liberty Enlightened the World".
There were many different challanges in erecting The Statue of Liberty. Some of these challanges were caused by groups of people who were not supportive of The Statue. Other challanges were because of financial issues.
Safae Bennani
Nadira Rahman
Nadira Work
The Statue of Liberty as Idea, Symbol, and Historical Presence
- The statue is known as a grandeur symbol and has transformed into one of the most venerated monuments in history
- 21 years elapsed between the genesis of the idea for the statue and its completion in the New York Harbor
- Even as the statue was being loaded onto a ship, the fund raising campaign to build the pedestal stalled.
- Statue of Liberty prevailed against all odds on its official opening day
- On the opening day, women suffragists came to demand equal treatment for women
- During the ceremony, the President's remarks was a high point
- Edith Hartman, and immigrant from Europe, also recalled her first view of Liberty
- A collection of essays took shape in the Smithsonian Institution
- Preparing the book led people to find another emanation of Liberty from halfway around the world.
- Visitors in Tienanmen Square witnessed an unusual sight, The Goddess of Democracy
- The statue symbolized the yearning for freedom and democracy placed alongside China's dictator inspired utmost fear.
- The Beijing statue was created by students who had organized pro-democracy demonstration against the Chinese government.
- The statue was designed to be a universal symbol for the spread of freedom and self government
- The statue is celebrated as the world's most celebrated symbol of American freedom and democracy
- Laboulaye wanted to give America a gift to bolster the relationship between the two countries.
- That evening discussion led to the decision to build a statue honoring America that would be situated in New York
- The statue of Liberty originated as a gift to symbolized the friendship of France and the US.
Nadira's Question(s):Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor.
Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States
The Invitation to The Inauguration
Publishers Weekly
Roosevelts Address at the Statue of Liberty
The Freedom of the City
Sites for the Liberty
Massive Base for the Statue
The Statue of Liberty The Report of the Major Heap
Miniature Statuettes of Liberty
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Safae's Work
My notes
- In five days,The Goddess of Democracy was erected in the center of Bejing
- This figure was a never before seen statue and awed the people of Beijing.
- Beijing statue was created by students in pro-democracy organization and was almost a replica of the Statue of Liberty on purpose.
- Bartholdi thought that the statue should be built in "the New World" to arouse the love for liberty and free government in the "old World".
- The educated Edouard-Rene Lefebvrede Laboulaye hosted a dinner party with people who shared to same opinion and were vocal opponents of their current dictator's harsh government.
My question(s)Postponing Bartholdi's Statue Until There is Liberty for Colored as Well
The Manufacturer and Builder
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Mohammed's Notes
Mohammed's question(s)
Thesis Statement: The Statue was known as a symbol of freedom, but also known as a historical challenge many faced to bring this great sculpture into the New York Harbor.
Problems in Errecting the Statue:
Boston:
- Boston tried to make a bid for the statue in response to the slowness of the pedestal campaign
- A jealous New York newspaper says that the statue would first be smashed into pieces before residing in Boston
- Philidelphia also tried to take the statue from NY in 1886 but failed
- NY also claimed that if they were to lose the Statue it would be given to a more worthier and modest place
Construction:- The Statue of Liberty was transported to the United States aboard the French frigate Isere and arrived in New York harbor on June 17 1885
- There were 214 casses of varying sizes carying the statues body parts were unloaded at Bedloe's Island to await unpacking when the statues pedastal was complete (April 1886)
- Some body parts required repair upon arriving to the Harbor
- By early October 1886 only the statue's head was missing but it was soon attached
- After the statue was completed landscape gardener Frederick Law Olmstead supervised a clean-up of Bedloe's Island in time for the statue's inauguration and dedication on October 28 1886
Inauguration:The World The Unfinished Pedestal:
The Manufacter and Builder:
- French Goverment had nothing to do with the statue's project
- The project was started by French people
- The French people gave Americans the statue to celebrate triumoh and freedom in there respective countries
- The project was momenteraly suspended when Americans didnt aid the process
- The exterior of the statue (the brass) was built in France and the interior (iron) was made in New York
The Statue of Liberty:A Gift Statue:
Caution:
The Statue of LIberty beginning the work:
To Drum up Contributions:
OUR ESSAY
Popular opinion supports the idea of the Statue of Liberty representing freedom. However, at the time of the erection of the statue, some people didn't view the statue that same way. Certain groups believed that the statue shouldn't be on the New York harbor. Still, the statue ended up on Bedloe Island in the face of the opposition. This was one of the many problems that the erection of the statue created. The challenges of erecting the Statue of Liberty demonstrates that the various groups of citizens were not supportive of the statue because liberty was not distributed equally among them.
In order for the Statue of Liberty to stand in New York Harbor New York was required to furnish a pedestal for the colossal statue. Very few money was raised and only few people contributed money to the cause. New York's Treasury was exhausted trying to raise money for the statue but just couldn't make the cut. Some people thought that France should pay for the whole statue. A New York Times article named A Gift Statue published in December 26, 1883 stated " Who pays for a gift ?! France should pay for the whole statue including the pedestal and in fact the French should pay ten thousand dollars yearly rent for sticking the statue in our harbor! If they agree to these terms and conditions we'll agree not to break up the statue and sell it for old bronze and what not. This is at once very handsome and business like on our part". France refused to pay for the whole statue which rendered New York having to raise money.
Since France refused to pay for the whole statue New York was compelled to raise money on its own. A method they used to aid there cause was to make mini models of the statue of liberty ranging in prices of one, five, and ten dollars depending on quality. Th e heights of the mini statues vary from six to twelve inches. These statues were expected to raise forty thousand dollars to finish the pedestal. Upon the mini statue's creation citizens were cautioned not to buy mini statues that were not issued by the American Committee because some people tried to pass on imitations as the real thing and sell them. People who did this were persecuted to the full extent of law. This was a good effort but still was not able to raise sufficient funds alone. This shows that some groups of citizens were supportive of the statue and did make efforts.
Born on April 10,1847 in Mako, Hungary, Joseph Paulitzer was a famous Hungarian-American publisher. His well known New York's World and this continued to rise as the funding campaign came and Paulitzer had a few things to say. He wanted to help this campaign and really take it up. It seemed like the pedestal was never going to be done and Pulitzer tried to rush things out of its slow state. The World raised public subscriptions for the building of the pedestal. He popularized the campaign to fund the construction of the pedestal.
In his newspaper, The World, he said"A strong appeal was made to Congress for the gift of $100,000 with which to complete the work, but at the last moment Mr. Handall, of Pennsylvania, and Gov. Long of Massachusetts, a committee of conference appointed by the House to consider, with a like committee from the Senate, the Deficiency bill, in which this appropriation, as well as that of $300,000 to the New Orleans Exposition, had been incorporated, struck out the Bartholdi statue item and thus killed the appropriation as well as the substantial hopes of the committee in charge of the fund. " His tone in the newspaper brings out his opinions. Pulitzer was became later known for his liberal views. Despite his effort and triumph for the cause of the funding, he was not among the interests of people and thus was not so successful.
One way money was raised to accommodate the pedestal campaign was through a parade. In this parade the sons of veterans along with the committee would march up and down New York City while playing national airs collecting money. The cities treasury was hoping that enough money would be raised to finally start the construction of the pedestal. They started the march at The Produce Exchange. From there it went to The Cotton Exchange followed by The Stock Exchange. They will then march up Broadway giving there final concert at Worth Monument. The Sons of Liberty than collected contribution in boxes. At eight o'clock the various organizations met and counted the money. This parade shows that it was hard to raise money but ultimately the citizens of our state banned together and got the job done.
The fact that New York City had a though time raising money for the statue's pedestal really made some other states mad. In there view New York was given a wonderful opportunity and they were not even able to follow up on it. Boston mad a bid on the Statue of Liberty since it was taking New York so long to raise money for the pedestal. A jealous New York Times Editorial published on October 3, 1882 stated 'She proposes to take our neglected statue of Liberty and warm it over for her own use and glory. Boston has probably again overestimated her powers. This statue is dear to us, though we have never looked upon it, and no third rate town is going to step in and take it from us. Philadelphia tried to do that in 1876, and failed. Let Boston be warned . . . that she can't have our Liberty . . . that great light-house statue will be smashed into . . . fragments before it shall be stuck up in Boston Harbor. If we are to lose the statue it shall go to some worthier and more modest place--Painted Post, for instance, or Glover, Vt." According to this, Boston along with other states were angry that New York was getting such a honor and were still complaining and whining over money. Boston offered to pay for the whole statue if it would go to there harbor but they were turned down. This is proof that not everyone wanted The Statue of Liberty up in New York Harbor and that caused conflict.
The Inauguration.
On October 28, 1886, in New York city, all invited people to the inauguration woke up with a fresh thought in their heads. It was the day of the inauguration , a day declared a holiday and one of the key parts to it was the presidents remarks. The president was very proud and uplifted by the statue, which Bartholdi called Liberty Enlightening the world. President Grover Cleveland announced to the guests " We will not forget that liberty has made here her home... Reflected thence and joined with answering rays, a stream of light shell pierce the darkness of ignorance and man's oppression until Liberty enlightens the world." But as the president was making his remarks not all the people were as excited and joyfull as some others, specifically women.
Many ships sailed that day, including a small boat filled with unimaginably angry women known as the suffragists. They orbited around the statue throwing out harsh words through a megaphone at the people of the ceremony. The fact that two of about six hundred guests invited were women completed their anger and rebellious actions. These people have gathered around a figure of a woman that is said to represent liberty when the women themselves were treated unequally. They couldn't believe that all there trouble for their funding was to get this motivating woman figure up on a pedestal. Why doesn't this motivate them to finally give the females the respect they deserve?
The women suffragettes were not the only people who thought the meaning of the statue of Liberty. The African Americans also made somewhat of a scene, but in a different way. It was through the Cleveland Gazette that the African Americans got a little argument out. They argued about the statue symbolizing liberty and freedom.It couldn't symbolize anything close to this because the truth was that America was no even close to liberty. With the African Americans enslaved and treated not as a human but as property, some people thought that this statue belong in the ocean instead of above land. Like it says in the article " It can not or rather does not protect the citizens within its... border. Shove the Bartholdi statue, torch and all, into the ocean until the 'liberty' of this country is such as to make it possible for an inoffensive and industrious colored man in the south to earn a respectable living for himself and his family, without being ku-kluxed, perhaps murdered, his daughters and wife outraged, and his property destroyed. The idea of 'liberty' of this country, 'Enlightening the Word' or even Patagonia, is ridiculous in the extreme". As you can see, these words were really powerful and brought out a vibe even when you just read it. This is the second proof that not all the Americans wanted this statue entitled "Liberty Enlightened the World".
There were many different challanges in erecting The Statue of Liberty. Some of these challanges were caused by groups of people who were not supportive of The Statue. Other challanges were because of financial issues.